Improving bicycle safety and accessibility for all residents

Salt Lake County, in partnership with Bike Utah, has created a county-wide Bicycle Ambassador Program. This program provides outreach and education to individual residents, communities, and businesses who are interested in ways to improve their confidence and safety when riding.

Salt Lake County Bicycle Ambassadors are a diverse group of of outgoing and knowledgeable bicyclists. They travel by bicycle, promote ridership, model responsible bicycling, and serve as a community resource for bicycle commuting support and guidance.

The ideal Bicycle Ambassador is: interested and engaged in bicycling, confident with bike handling skills and comfortable sharing the roadway, have or be interested in developing leadership skills, an outgoing personality, a team player and willing to commit time to help develop and further the
program. They would also be responsive and communicative with the coordinator and other ambassadors in a timely manner.

Mission

To build a diverse and integrated team of enthusiastic, outgoing and informed bicyclists that will educate residents, engage new cyclists, promote bicycle travel for both recreation and utility purposes and improve bicycle travel conditions. Bicycle Ambassadors foster a culture of
shared-use and mutual respect between bicycles and other roadway users in Salt Lake County to enhance the safety of our streets.

Community Cycling Workshops:Bicycle Ambassadors offer workshops to the public and businesses in Salt Lake County. Bicycle Ambassadors host these workshops to train attendees in basic bicycle maintenance and bicycle commuting skills and knowledge.

Bicycling basics: a bi-weekly/seasonal series offering instructional sessions that alternate topics such as how to fix a flat tire or dropped chain, taking your bike on Trax or the bus, rules of the road, emergency maneuvers, etc. followed by a group ride through the city and/or on bike trails. Geared to the general public (including families) who know how to ride, but want to increase their knowledge & independence.

Learn to ride for adults: basic skills, aimed at all members of the public who have little or no previous cycling knowledge or experience.

Community Engagement:Bicycle Ambassadors attend community & corporate events to increase awareness of the program, recruit participants and new Ambassadors. We will also provide information about other Bike Utah programs, distribute educational resources, offer guidance
and solicit feedback from the community. This could take the form of:

Unscheduled events: as individuals time allows. For example, you have two free hours during commute time, where the Bicycle Collective is providing valet, at a local Farmer's Market, community center or other place that you frequent. Take your slingbag (provided by the program) stocked with info. giveaways, etc. to promote the Salt Lake County Bicycle Ambassadors Program to the public, capture images that can be shared on social media.

Note: We are planning to broaden our scope with increased Ambassador involvement.

Salt Lake
County residents who are 18 years of age or older are encouraged to apply to
become Bicycle Ambassadors. We strive to build a diverse team, inclusive of all
nationalities, gender, age, color, and orientation.

The
ideal Bicycle Ambassador would be interested and engaged in
bicycling, confident with
bike handling skills and comfortable sharing the roadway. They would have
or be interested in developing leadership skills, possess an outgoing
personality and able to engage the public in a professional, polite and
enthusiastic manner. They would be a team player, willing to commit time to
help develop and further the program and be responsive and communicative with
the coordinator and other ambassadors in a timely manner.

What
is the time commitment?After the initial training, a minimum of 4 hours
average per month (to equal
48 hours per year) is required to maintain your status as an active
Bicycle Ambassador. Monthly
meetings and coordinator assistance are included. Additional hours are
encouraged to further the program and to develop and maintain your skills.
Extended periods of travel and absence for other commitments may be made up
during remaining months. A willingness to help the Bicycle Ambassadors Program
meet a variety of commitments is appreciated.

Requirements

Live or work in Salt Lake County

Age 18 years or older

Competent and confident on a bicycle

Complete the Volunteer Application
and interview with the BAP coordinator

Salt Lake County Bicycle Ambassadors are unpaid volunteer positions. However, Bicycle Ambassadors will have access to a variety of training, incentives and benefits including:

Training

Smart cycling: free training from a League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor. This course counts towards, and is a prerequisite for League Certified Instructor certification and will provide you with the basic skills necessary to operate a bicycle in traffic.

Other: mechanics and more

Outreach & Public Speaking: Bicycle Ambassadors will be given all the necessary materials, information and coaching to develop their communication skills while engaging members of the public and the bicycling community.

Mentorship: experienced Ambassadors coach new Ambassadors through their first 1-2 interactions.

Incentives:
Equipment and Service Discounts We value you and your time. Volunteers with 20 + hours of services, can select from one of the incentives below. Those with 40 + hours of volunteer services, can choose from two of the offers below.

This program is currently in a phase of transition. Please contact Helen Peters for more details HPeters@slco.org

Resources

The first step to staying safe and having fun on the road is education and preparation. If you are unfamiliar with commuting by bicycle, please review these educational materials to help guide your through your equipment and daily ride. Have fun and be safe!

Improving bicycle safety and accessibility for all residents

Salt Lake County, in partnership with Bike Utah, has created a county-wide Bicycle Ambassador Program. This program provides outreach and education to individual residents, communities, and businesses who are interested in ways to improve their confidence and safety when riding.

Salt Lake County Bicycle Ambassadors are a diverse group of of outgoing and knowledgeable bicyclists. They travel by bicycle, promote ridership, model responsible bicycling, and serve as a community resource for bicycle commuting support and guidance.

The ideal Bicycle Ambassador is: interested and engaged in bicycling, confident with bike handling skills and comfortable sharing the roadway, have or be interested in developing leadership skills, an outgoing personality, a team player and willing to commit time to help develop and further the
program. They would also be responsive and communicative with the coordinator and other ambassadors in a timely manner.

Mission

To build a diverse and integrated team of enthusiastic, outgoing and informed bicyclists that will educate residents, engage new cyclists, promote bicycle travel for both recreation and utility purposes and improve bicycle travel conditions. Bicycle Ambassadors foster a culture of
shared-use and mutual respect between bicycles and other roadway users in Salt Lake County to enhance the safety of our streets.

Community Cycling Workshops:Bicycle Ambassadors offer workshops to the public and businesses in Salt Lake County. Bicycle Ambassadors host these workshops to train attendees in basic bicycle maintenance and bicycle commuting skills and knowledge.

Bicycling basics: a bi-weekly/seasonal series offering instructional sessions that alternate topics such as how to fix a flat tire or dropped chain, taking your bike on Trax or the bus, rules of the road, emergency maneuvers, etc. followed by a group ride through the city and/or on bike trails. Geared to the general public (including families) who know how to ride, but want to increase their knowledge & independence.

Learn to ride for adults: basic skills, aimed at all members of the public who have little or no previous cycling knowledge or experience.

Community Engagement:Bicycle Ambassadors attend community & corporate events to increase awareness of the program, recruit participants and new Ambassadors. We will also provide information about other Bike Utah programs, distribute educational resources, offer guidance
and solicit feedback from the community. This could take the form of:

Unscheduled events: as individuals time allows. For example, you have two free hours during commute time, where the Bicycle Collective is providing valet, at a local Farmer's Market, community center or other place that you frequent. Take your slingbag (provided by the program) stocked with info. giveaways, etc. to promote the Salt Lake County Bicycle Ambassadors Program to the public, capture images that can be shared on social media.

Note: We are planning to broaden our scope with increased Ambassador involvement.

Salt Lake
County residents who are 18 years of age or older are encouraged to apply to
become Bicycle Ambassadors. We strive to build a diverse team, inclusive of all
nationalities, gender, age, color, and orientation.

The
ideal Bicycle Ambassador would be interested and engaged in
bicycling, confident with
bike handling skills and comfortable sharing the roadway. They would have
or be interested in developing leadership skills, possess an outgoing
personality and able to engage the public in a professional, polite and
enthusiastic manner. They would be a team player, willing to commit time to
help develop and further the program and be responsive and communicative with
the coordinator and other ambassadors in a timely manner.

What
is the time commitment?After the initial training, a minimum of 4 hours
average per month (to equal
48 hours per year) is required to maintain your status as an active
Bicycle Ambassador. Monthly
meetings and coordinator assistance are included. Additional hours are
encouraged to further the program and to develop and maintain your skills.
Extended periods of travel and absence for other commitments may be made up
during remaining months. A willingness to help the Bicycle Ambassadors Program
meet a variety of commitments is appreciated.

Requirements

Live or work in Salt Lake County

Age 18 years or older

Competent and confident on a bicycle

Complete the Volunteer Application
and interview with the BAP coordinator

Salt Lake County Bicycle Ambassadors are unpaid volunteer positions. However, Bicycle Ambassadors will have access to a variety of training, incentives and benefits including:

Training

Smart cycling: free training from a League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor. This course counts towards, and is a prerequisite for League Certified Instructor certification and will provide you with the basic skills necessary to operate a bicycle in traffic.

Other: mechanics and more

Outreach & Public Speaking: Bicycle Ambassadors will be given all the necessary materials, information and coaching to develop their communication skills while engaging members of the public and the bicycling community.

Mentorship: experienced Ambassadors coach new Ambassadors through their first 1-2 interactions.

Incentives:
Equipment and Service Discounts We value you and your time. Volunteers with 20 + hours of services, can select from one of the incentives below. Those with 40 + hours of volunteer services, can choose from two of the offers below.

This program is currently in a phase of transition. Please contact Helen Peters for more details HPeters@slco.org

Resources

The first step to staying safe and having fun on the road is education and preparation. If you are unfamiliar with commuting by bicycle, please review these educational materials to help guide your through your equipment and daily ride. Have fun and be safe!